Full Moon
Wednesday, 8 September 1976 · 13:52 local in London
1976-09-08 12:52 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 13:52 local time in London on 8 September. The Moon is opposite the Sun and fully illuminated. It is easy to see all night, but surface contrast is lowest because sunlight is nearly head-on.
Moon altitude
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
8 Sep
1976
Viewing tips
- No dark adaptation is needed — the Moon is bright.
- Use a moon filter if the glare is uncomfortable through a telescope.
- Look for bright ray systems such as Tycho and Copernicus.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Full Moon · 100% lit
Phase at 13:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
19:07
Next moonset
07:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1976
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:20 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 1976
23
New Moon
Not visible20:55 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 1976
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -21°
Oct 1976
8
Full Moon
Above horizon05:56 local · Fri, Fri 8 Oct · Moon 13°